Section 3

Where there is an agreement in force on the matter between

Malaysia and a State with an opposite or adjacent coast, questions relating to the delimitation of the exclusive economic zone shall be determined in accordance with the provisions of that agreement.

(Deleted by Act A1277)

Where, having regard to international law, State practice or an agreement referred to in subsection (2), the Yang di-Pertuan Agong considers it necessary so to do, he may by order published in the

Gazette alter the limits of the exclusive economic zone determined in accordance with subsection (1).

Sovereign rights in, and jurisdiction over, the exclusive economic zone